The Forerunner of the Modern Cyrillic Alphabet Was Developed in the Ninth

question 57

Multiple Choice

The forerunner of the modern Cyrillic alphabet was developed in the ninth century

• A) as a Greek-based alternative to the runic script originally used in Slavic lands.
• B) by two Slav-speaking missionaries sent to convert the Slavs to Christianity.
• C) by the Slavs, who adopted the language and alphabet of their Byzantine conquerors.
• D) as a way for the Emperor Basil II to communicate better with his subjects.

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Definitions:

Maker

One who promises to pay a certain sum to the holder of a promissory note or certificate of deposit (CD).

Drawer

In banking and finance, the person who writes or issues a cheque, telling the bank to pay the specified amount from their account.

Promissory Note

A written promise made by one person (the maker) to pay a fixed sum of money to another person (the payee or a subsequent holder) on demand or on a specified date.

Specific Payee

The designated individual or entity to whom a particular payment is directed or made.